National Marine Center

National Marine Center Type: Government Parent organization: [[United States Coast Guard]] Employees: Not publicly specified Executive: Capt. Benjamin M. Benson, Commanding Officer Budget: Part of the U.S. Coast Guard budget, specifics not disclosed Address: 100 Forbes Drive, Martinsburg, WV 25404, USA Website: https://www.dco.uscg.mil/National_Maritime_Center/ Creation Legislation: [[Not specifically tied to one piece of legislation but operates under the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 and subsequent maritime laws]] Wikipedia: National Marine Center

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Mission The National Marine Center aims to enhance maritime safety by providing training, certification, and licensing services to mariners, ensuring they meet the standards required for safe and secure maritime operations. It focuses on developing a competent and qualified maritime workforce.

Services Mariner credentialing; Training; Licensing

Regulations

The National Marine Center (NMC) is a vital component of the U.S. Coast Guard, responsible for issuing credentials, licenses, and certifications to mariners, ensuring they are qualified to operate vessels safely and in compliance with national and international standards.

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Mission

The mission of the National Marine Center is to administer the U.S. mariner credentialing program, providing mariners with the necessary qualifications to work on U.S. flagged vessels. It strives to promote maritime safety, security, and environmental protection through rigorous training and certification processes.

Parent organization

• United States Coast Guard - The NMC is part of the Coast Guard's Directorate of Prevention Policy (CG-5P).

Legislation

The NMC operates under the mandate of various maritime laws, notably the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, which set the foundation for mariner licensing and certification in the U.S.

Partners

• The NMC collaborates with maritime academies, shipping companies, and international maritime organizations for training and standards alignment, but specific partners are not listed in the provided references.

Number of employees

The number of employees at the National Marine Center is not publicly specified in the references provided.

Organization structure

• Credentialing Division handles the issuance of Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC).
• Medical Review Branch assesses medical fitness for mariners.
• Application Processing Branch manages the application process for credentials.

List of programs

• Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) program
• Mariner Medical Certification
• Professional Mariner Education

Last total enacted budget

The budget for the NMC is part of the broader U.S. Coast Guard budget, with specific figures for the center not publicly disclosed.

Leader

The head of the organization holds the title of Commanding Officer, currently Capt. Benjamin M. Benson.

Services provided

The National Marine Center provides services related to the credentialing of mariners, including the issuance of Merchant Mariner Credentials, medical evaluations for seafaring fitness, and oversight of mariner training and certification programs. It ensures that all mariners meet the necessary competence standards for maritime safety.

Regulations overseen

While not directly overseeing regulations, the NMC ensures compliance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) and U.S. maritime regulations concerning mariner qualifications.

Headquarters address

100 Forbes Drive, Martinsburg, WV 25404, USA

Website

https://www.dco.uscg.mil/National_Maritime_Center/

Wikipedia article

There is no specific Wikipedia article for the National Marine Center; related information can be found under the U.S. Coast Guard or maritime law entries.